…to go to the World Cup in two consecutive editions. Our football has gone down and the government doesn’t seem to have the will to do anything about it.” A former Nigeria international, Edema Fuludu echoed, “Every Nigerian football fan is still bitter that in two consecutive World Cups we did not attend. It shows that…

…I just sit and stare at their pictures. I am so broken. Has the Cross River State Government reached out to you or your family since the tragedy? What form of assistance, if any, have you received? The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, led other government officials to visit and console me. They sympat…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ali Ndume, the senator representing Borno South in the National Assembly, has firmly denied claims that he received or handled ransom money linked to the abduction of residents in Ngoshe, Borno S…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesAt least 15 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were killed early Tuesday morning when a military drone struck a target in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.The…

…on climate-smart agriculture through a stakeholders’ engagement in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state. The intervention has commenced with the formation of Community Interest Groups (CIGs) for the implementation of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) and Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) interventions.…

…crimes against humanity committed under ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s government. Caracas had informed the United Nations of its “firm and irrevocable decision” to withdraw from the ICC, Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia wrote on X. Interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, who took over after US forces ousted Madu…

…from the community’s umbrella body over the tenure of the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area. Speaking in an interview in Nnewi, Osumuo described the reported threat as unfounded and reiterated that, under the community’s zoning arrangement, elective offices are rotated among the four quarters — Umudim, Uruagu,…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Dia…

…named nine new Special Advisers with portfolios spread across the state's 13 local government areasSecretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Shuaibu Magaji Labaran, issued the official statement on FridayFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experi…

…Shonga, died on Thursday, July 9, 2026.Shonga is a historic Nupe community in Edu local government area (LGA) of Kwara state, situated along the River Niger.The news of the religious leader's passing drew reactions from Muslim faithful and community leaders, including Mohammed Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as MBI. MBI…

…missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Opu-Okumbiri community in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A community leader, Chief Saturday Akimi-Omunhuo, said the two men set out…

…heard, so that he will have the opportunity to prove all these his allegations. “And the government should take this matter very seriously because it borders on national security. It’s very dangerous. This has to do with international security because ISWAP and all these terrorist organizations are involved. “So after…

…said the new priorities would shape its 2028–2032 Country Programme and strengthen government-led systems to ensure more Nigerian children are protected from violence, exploitation and harmful practices. Speaking at the opening of UNICEF Nigeria’s Child Protection Mid-Year Review and consultations for the development o…

…triggered by a meeting convened on July 20 by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government with ASSUS and other stakeholders over the reversal of the ₦500 check-off levy deduction by the Office of the Head of Service. However, the NUT, in another letter dated July 23 and addressed to the Secretary to the State G…

…as alleged, Nigerians are entitled to ask why no action was taken at the time by a government that wielded the full powers of the Nigerian state."Atiku further alleged that the timing of Obasanjo's remarks was politically motivated, coming as political parties and aspirants begin positioning ahead of the 2027 general e…

…According to him, blockchain would create a permanent and publicly accessible record of government transactions that could not be altered, while AI would monitor government operations in real time to detect fraud and procurement irregularities. “Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence are the most powerful we…

…statement, signed by the JOHESU chapter chairman, Nathaniel Eyo, noted that the Federal Government had yet to announce the outcome of the selection process for a substantive Medical Director, making any protest over the appointment unjustified. The union also alleged that the protest was sponsored and regretted that cl…

…had piled up across successive budget years. “One thing I’m very unhappy about with this government is non-implementation of the budget. We have 2025 — I’ve talked about 2024 that was moved. Some of them are still not being paid. “We have 2024, that is supplementary. But you know, we came in 2023, we have 2024, we have…

…an airport terminal, captured the moment a female fan called out to the singer using his government name rather than any of his well-known monikers.Davido couldn't hide his reaction after a woman called him by his real name. >The footage, posted on Instagram, quickly picked up traction as viewers reacted to the casual…

…in 1991, covering about 4,000 square kilometres across Akamkpa, Boki, Obanliku Local Government Areas of the state. He said the park’s management had continued to intensify efforts to safeguard the protected area through armed patrols, community engagement, scientific research and collaboration with conservation organi…

…23, 2026, targeted a forest enclave at Awara Community Waterside in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area and along the Omoku–Ogbaku–Ndoni axis of Rivers State. According to the Nigerian Army, the hideout was suspected to have been used by criminal elements as a base for planning kidnappings and launching attacks against…

…Hunters Group, carried out a raid on July 23, 2026, at Jegalari Village in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State.The operation was carried out by soldiers of 233 Battalion, based at Damaturu Military Cantonment, acting on verified intelligence about the movements of criminal elements in the area.On July 23, five sus…

…kidnappers during an intelligence-led operation in Jegalari Village, Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. The operation, conducted on July 23 2026, by troops of the 233 Battalion deployed at Damaturu Military Cantonment, followed credible intelligence on the activities of suspected criminal elements operating in t…

…instead of allowing them to remain lofty ideals. The CAN president also called on government institutions, civil society organisations, traditional rulers and the media to support implementation of the code, stressing that building a peaceful nation demands collective responsibility. “Faith leaders must continue to cha…

…Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State. It was gathered that members of the Taraba Marshals, a state-backed neighbourhood security outfit, allegedly assaulted the teenager following a dispute over an MP3 player and a power bank. A Facebook us…